# HomeTags vs NFC Reader And Writer

The clearest difference is rating: HomeTags at 4.0 against NFC Reader And Writer's 1.7. HomeTags also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Reader And Writer's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 40%) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader And Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. HomeTags asks for nothing beyond the download.

HomeTags holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of HomeTags's written reviews are positive against 67% of NFC Reader And Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeTags | NFC Reader And Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometags/id1477416585/reviews)** | [1.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Hatch](https://appshunter.io/developer/641390953) | [魁鹏 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/977980685) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeTags

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hometags/id1477416585)

Automate your smart home by programming NFC tags to trigger HomeKit scenes. Quickly activate routines like "movie time" or "goodnight" with a simple tap, bypassing voice commands for convenience and privacy.

**Highlights:** Program NFC tags, Assign HomeKit scenes, Lock screen widget, Background scanning, Quick scene triggering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NFC Reader And Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-and-writer/id1492298987)

This utility app allows users to read and write NFC tags, with support for cloning. Its straightforward interface makes it accessible for both tech enthusiasts and developers working with NFC technology.

**Highlights:** Read NFC tags, Write NFC tags, Clone NFC tags, Multi-label reading and writing, Simple and easy-to-understand interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三个月的会员 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| NFC VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeTags free?

HomeTags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NFC Reader And Writer free?

NFC Reader And Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HomeTags or NFC Reader And Writer?

HomeTags is rated higher. HomeTags averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NFC Reader And Writer averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.

### Do HomeTags or NFC Reader And Writer have ads?

NFC Reader And Writer shows ads; HomeTags does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*